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SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. \nAttention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. \nWith thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. \nWhether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. \nBook thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. \nNote | Accessibility \nThe Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost: $40 \n\nBookings\n\n\n\n  \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T120000
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SUMMARY:The Ballarat Courier Collection | Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:Sit down with us as we read the paper that continues to tell the story of Ballarat. The BMI houses hard copies of this local icon dating back to its inception; what might you discover as you turn the pages of history? \n\n  \nCost: $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-courier-collection-special-programs/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T160000
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UID:36150-1684494000-1684512000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-at-the-ballaarat-mechanics-institute-exhibition/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230322T052316Z
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SUMMARY:The Heritage Collection | Special Program
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the history of the BMI Heritage listed collection\, its origins\, preservation and future\, including an examination of some of the most valuable collection items.  The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  (BMI) Collection is of historical significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual\, cultural and social development of Victorians throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. \nThe collection is considered to be of State and National significance and was registered with Heritage Victoria on 9 August\, 2007 – Heritage Register No. 2096. \n\n  \nCost: $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-heritage-collection-special-program/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230327T230710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T222016Z
UID:36544-1683023400-1683027000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly\, the last Monday of the month\, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . \nMembers will select books to be discussed which will include fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry and short stories. \nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this member lead initiative. \n\nRegister to participate\n \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-book-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230328T024519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T033854Z
UID:36692-1682937000-1682951400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault
DESCRIPTION:Digitisation workshop\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital preservation copy of our collections while also allowing for increased public access and decreased physical handling. \nThis workshop will provide you with an opportunity to work one-on-one to learn the basics of museum photography such as camera settings and operations\, lighting\, and image composition for 2D and 3D items. \nYou will also have the opportunity to use a scanner – negatives and transparencies can be digitised – to learn about digitisation standards. \nPlease note that participants are required to bring a maximum of two collection items. \nYou are also invited to bring a camera – ideally one that will continue to be used for their organisation’s digitisation. \nCost | AMaGA member/Student $20.00 | Non-member – volunteer organisation $20.00 | Non-member – paid staff organisation $30.00 \n\nBookings\n\n\n  \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | This weekend\n\nOur Community & Maker Market & Book Sale is on… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nTwilight Talks | ‘The Ballarat Songbird’ Evelyn Scotney\n\nAmong Ballarat’s finest: Evelyn Scotney – ‘The Ballarat Songbird’\, Born… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, Olivia Wearne\n\nBe sure to register for our next Library Event go… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-session-1/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230310T034250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215854Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author |  Olivia Wearne & Elizabeth Coleman
DESCRIPTION:The Woman Who Knew Too Little by Olivia Wearne \nA Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman\nTHE similarities keep coming for two local authors who discovered they recently published their latest works a couple of days apart from each other. \nNow Elizabeth Coleman and Olivia Wearne have become fast friends following the release of their second novels. \nBoth crime fiction books\, Coleman’s is titled A Routine Infidelity and Wearne’s The Woman Who Knew Too Little. \n“I got an email from my agent saying there was another author in Ballarat whose story was very similar to mine and asked if I wanted to meet her\,” Coleman said. \n“We met for coffee and she said ‘my second book’s coming out’ and I said my second book’s coming out! \n“Her book has a female detective. My book has a female detective. It was uncanny\, so we thought we would join forces and get ourselves out there through these remarkable coincidences.” \nBoth screenwriters by trade\, Wearne moved to Ballarat and started writing professionally 15 years ago while Coleman has been crafting words for 30 years and relocated to the region in the last half-decade. \nColeman said the pair’s shared screenwriting influences is a prominent factor in both their styles. \n“Another similarity we share is that our screen experiences have really helped us with story structure\,” she said. \n“Both our stories kind of move along quickly because we’ve had to work to commercial breaks and things like that.” \nColeman said it’s important for Australian creatives to support each other. \n“It’s such a small industry here\, anything creative\,” she said.” We’re competing with enormous overseas giants. \n“It’s very important we all support each other and lift each other up.” \nSource: Ballarat Times : 8 March 2023 by Tim Bottams. \nhttps://timesnewsgroup.com.au/ballarat/print-editions/full-digital-edition-3-march-2/ \n\n\nMore about the author\n \n1948. An unidentified dead man is found on Somerton Beach\, Adelaide. Officer Kitty Wheeler yearns to work the case – but the city’s women police are typically assigned to more domestic matters. A wryly funny\, sharply observed novel about one of Australia’s great mysteries\, and the life choices available to mid-century women. \nDecember\, 1948. Officer Kitty Wheeler is a member of the Women Police\, responsible for ‘upholding the moral virtue’ of Adelaide’s at times unruly and amorous citizens. Patrolling Somerton beach one night\, Kitty and her partner spot a man leaning against the sea wall\, apparently drunk. It’s late\, they’re tired\, and they leave him to sleep it off … \nThe man is dead\, his identity unknown\, and Kitty has missed a career-making opportunity. In the following months\, the case of the Somerton Man grips first Adelaide\, then Australia\, as bizarre clues point towards international espionage\, Eastern mysticism or salacious scandal. Kitty\, preoccupied with the case\, joins the investigation wherever she can\, although the men are firmly in charge. Meanwhile\, she must decide whether she wants husband and family\, or a career – in 1940s Australia\, she can’t have both. Her boyfriend Peter wants to pop the question\, but Kitty is keener on solving the case … \nOlivia Wearne has threaded Kitty’s story into the real-life 1940s mystery of the Somerton Man. This intriguing\, sharply observed and wholly engaging novel explores the life and crimes of a city and its people\, few of whom are without their secrets. \nAbout the Author \nOlivia Wearne began her writing career as a screenwriter and has several film credits to her name. After receiving a Masters in creative writing she went on to write The Grand Tour\, which was published in 2020. Born and raised in Melbourne\, Olivia now resides in Ballarat\, Victoria\, with her filmmaker husband and two sons. \n\n\nMore about the author\n \nA delightfully sharp and clever murder mystery\, perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. \nSynopsis: \nPrivate investigator Edwina ‘Ted’ Bristol deals in the cheating husbands and missing chihuahuas of Melbourne\, but yearns for the heart-stopping excitement of real crime. When \nWhen Ted discovers her sister Bob has fallen prey to an internet catfishing scam\, she sets out with her beloved miniature schnauzer and shrewd sidekick\, Miss Marple\, to catch the swindler. Meanwhile\, when conducting routine surveillance on a couple suspected of having an affair\, she uncovers a plot to embezzle millions. \nAs Bob’s case takes a series of bizarre twists and turns and the embezzlement escalates into murder\, Ted finds her own life in peril. Will she crack her first criminal case before it’s too late? \nPraise for A Routine Infidelity: \nClever plotting\, memorable characters – a delight! \nKerry Greenwood\nAuthor of the Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries \nWith Miss Marple as your sidekick how can you lose? I loved every minute with PI Ted\, her friends\, family\, associates… A Routine Infidelity makes the beginning of an excellent series! \nRWR McDonald\, author of The Nancys \nHigh drama\, snappy dialogue and sensational plot twists… This is your regular\, first-class page turner. \nThe Age and Sydney Morning Herald \nA Routine Infidelity is the first in a new series that is perfect for fans of classic crime dramas. \nReadings \nElizabeth Coleman Biography: \nElizabeth Coleman is a successful screenwriter who has written for many beloved Australian dramas\, including every season of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries. She is also the author of the hit play Secret Bridesmaids’ Business and co-creator of the popular ABC drama Bed of Roses. \nCost $10 per person includes gst & light refreshments \n\nBook Here\n\n\n  \nCollins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard\nwill be handling book sales on the night. \n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nWhy Not become a member\n\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-elizabeth-coleman-olivia-wearne/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230414T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230414T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230315T023507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T002330Z
UID:35114-1681491600-1681497000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Launch | Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male
DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \nFrank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \nFrank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000. \nIn other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. \nFrank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations. \nWith insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \nThe book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. \nThe launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: \n\n Rosemary in the BMI library\n\nT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to \n\nFrank\n\nT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n\nRegister Here\n \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 14 March 2023\n\nThe Welsh Linnet by A. J. Lyndon Rosemary’s Book of… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 6 March 2023\n\nRiver Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer Rosemary’s Book of… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – March 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 February 2023\n\nCrows Nest by Nikki Mottram Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/look-back-on-languor-frank-hurley/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230217T030838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T211548Z
UID:34508-1680548400-1680552000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Bill "Swampy" Marsh
DESCRIPTION:About Bill Swampy Marsh: \nThe Australian Outback can be harsh\, but it’s the kind of place where you either learn to laugh off your troubles or fold under the pressure. \nBill ‘Swampy’ Marsh has a deep affection and respect for people living in the Australian Bush\, and he’s spent more than twenty years travelling to every corner of our wide brown land\, talking to people from all walks of life\, collecting their memories and stories. \nGreat Australian Outback Yarns captures the funniest tales from Swampy’s many books. The colourful characters in these pages are full of generosity\, humour and a larrikin Aussie spirit. These true stories of life in remote and regional Australia from Australia’s master storyteller will leave you grinning from ear to ear. \n Tickets are $10 per person \n\nMore about the author\n \n\nBookings are essential \n\nBook Here\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nWhy Not become a member\n\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-bill-swampy-marsh/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230320T035701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T041733Z
UID:35539-1680256800-1680264000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Feeling Out Loud: Writing Poetry
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed session of writing poetry as personal catharsis. Let your feelings flow onto the page with a series of writing prompts and the gift of time to write\, with the option to share your poetic works out loud in a safe\, facilitated space. \nConfirmation \nThis FREE event is being run by Ballarat Libraries \n\n \n\nGet Tickets\n \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 20 March 2023\n\nA Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman Rosemary’s Book of the… \n20/03/2023 \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nBe sure to register for our next Library Event go… \n20/03/2023 \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 14 March 2023\n\nThe Welsh Linnet by A. J. Lyndon Rosemary’s Book of… \n14/03/2023 \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 6 March 2023\n\nRiver Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer Rosemary’s Book of… \n06/03/2023 \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/feeling-out-loud-writing-poetry/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Externally Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230329T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T221641Z
UID:36847-1680179400-1680183000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | Now rescheduled to 2 May
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly\, the last Monday of the month\, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . \nMembers will select books to be discussed which will include fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry and short stories. \nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this member lead initiative. \n\nRegister to participate\n \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-book-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20230213T032835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T065726Z
UID:34263-1677924000-1677931200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Embrace the Begonia Festival Workshop | Location now changed
DESCRIPTION:Format \nA workshop in creating crepe paper begonia flowers with Marianne & Alison Thomson (aka Madam Lovage Florist & Sunshine Plants  popups CBD Ballarat) This workshop is to support families in decorating their homes for the Begonia Festival (March 11-13)\, our objective is to make posies and bunting together to take home. \n\n\nAttendance \nTo attend this session the cost is $10 (pay on the day). \nEnquiries/Bookings: Contact Alison on 0409 537 972 \n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n \n \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nFeb\n24\n \n\n\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  \n\nClass Clowns | Ballarat Heat \n\n\n\nFeb\n27\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\nThe Reading Room \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/embrace-the-begonia-festival/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20211008T235012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T010759Z
UID:13021-1667743200-1667748600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: The BMI in partnership with Duo Latte
DESCRIPTION:The musicians: John Dods & Dana Czarski: Image Courtesy: John Dods \n \nDuo Latte: \n(Formed in 2020). \nThis classical duo comprises two musicians who live in the Wimmera and began as a direct result of the Covid pandemic.  Unable to continue with the long-established Ballarat Symphony Orchestral weekly rehearsals\, ‘cellist John Dods soon realised that an opportunity to make music (with spacing and other restrictions) existed in Charlton\, with pianist Dana Czarski and her Steinway grand piano at the beautifully restored Rex Theatre. \nThis has been an almost continuous weekly delight each Sunday morning for both the players and travellers awaiting their coffee.  The Duo Latte was so named for the seemingly endless supply of excellent coffee available at the Rex Theatre. \nDuo Latte have put together a delightful program of light classical items for your enjoyment with a collection of works by: \n\nMendelssohn\nSchubert\nSaint-Saens\nFaure\nTchaikovsky\nSchumann\n\n\nGrainger\nShostakovitch\nAdorian\nDiego Collatti\, and\,\nFazil Say.\n\nAfternoon Tea \nAfternoon tea will be served in the Library courtesy the Aflredton Rotary Club. \nTickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n\n\nBook now >\n\n\ndownload flyer\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n Alfredton Rotary Club
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-duo-latte/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220810T054516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T061930Z
UID:21376-1667469600-1667480400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 3 November 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-3-november-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220810T054809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062442Z
UID:21381-1666864800-1666875600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 27 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-27-october-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220810T054713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062741Z
UID:21379-1666260000-1666270800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 20 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-20-october-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220810T043837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T023454Z
UID:21335-1665655200-1665666000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt |  One space available
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-13-october-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220419T014429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214102Z
UID:18302-1658917800-1658925000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July - Session 2 of 2 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Faye Heininger \nFaye started Lilli Pilli Beads (a paper bead jewellery and accessories company) after moving to Ballarat in September 2019. She has a background in art and started creating art in high school. She has a diploma of Interior Design\, a Certificate III in Visual Art and has worked in marketing for almost 30 years\, running her own company for 15. Her loves are drawing\, art/art galleries and architecture\, and is a self-taught bead-maker. \nUnique jewellery \nI make beads from paper and turn them into jewellery. My jewellery is lightweight\, comfortable\, beautiful and are bespoke creations. I am always looking for sustainable materials to include in my bead creation and jewellery making process. \nWorkshop outline \nThis workshop is designed for adult beginners. It is an opportunity to learn new skills and to create your own bespoke\, single-strand paper bead necklace. \nFormat \nThe workshop will be a two-day course. \nSession 1 will be a four-hour session where you will learn to make paper beads. In this session\, I will teach you how to: \n\nPick the right paper.\nCreate different bead shapes.\nHow to roll and create desired bead shapes\, and\nHow to seal your beads.\n\nSession 2 will be a two-hour session focusing on the build and assemblage of the necklace and you will learn how to: \n\nCreate your necklace using the sealed beads made in session 1.\nSelect some complimentary jewellery findings to enhance your beads\, and\nLearn a simple sliding knot to complete the necklace.\n\nWhat is provided \n\nAll materials.\nBead paper.\nGlue & sealer.\nFindings (acrylic beads to put between the paper beads).\nNylon cord rope.\nBaby wipes.\nSilk bag for finished jewellery.\n\nTools you will use \n\nCraft mat.\nBead rollers.\nPaint brushes.\nPin nosed glue pots for application to beads.\nFlocked bead design boards.\nWater pots.\n\nPaper beads | Faye Heininger\nPaper bead-making | Faye Heininger\nA brief history of paper beads \nThe creation of paper beads has been said to have started in England as far back as the Victorian age. Young ladies would get together and spend their time creating paper beads out of beautifully elaborate wallpaper scraps. \nTo create their paper beads\, knitting needles were used and trimmed wallpaper scraps were wrapped around them to form the beads. The beads would then sealed and polished with bees wax. \nThese Victorian women were said to have created beaded curtains and room dividers with their paper beads. Today we can only imagine how beautiful these creations were. \nPaper bead making made a comeback in the 1920s and ‘30s when young women were making the beads smaller and using them in the creation of jewellery. \nThey also used knitting needles to create their paper beads\, but they used newsprint and other printed papers which created much smaller beads. These crafty women also started to use their perfumes on the finished beads\, creating scented paper beads. This was a time when perfumes were extremely expensive and hard to come by\, so this was a way they could wear their favourite scents every day. \nIn recent times \nCreating paper beads in the modern era is pretty much the same as in the Victorian era and early 2oth century\, except that a wider variety of papers are easily obtainable\, like rice paper\, construction paper\, and a lot more. The various types of paper we now use clearly adds character and texture to the final product. \nThere are now plenty of tools and resources to help in the creation of paper beads. Apart from endless paper products\, there are also many sophisticated hand rolling tools\, glues\, and sealers to take the final bead products to the next level. \nIn the Philippines\, paper beads are helping local communities generate income. This is also a way to resolve serious waste management problems. \nIn Uganda\, paper beads are made in co-operatives as part of development projects. Many women in Uganda make paper beads from recycled materials and can provide for their families by selling the beads and jewellery pieces that they make. \n  \nMore about Lilli Pilli Beads & Faye Heininger \n\n\n\n \nPurchase & confirmation \nTo attend these sessions the cost is $95 for the two sessions (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \n\nBook 20 & 27 July\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-27-july-session-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220418T233225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z
UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Faye Heininger \nFaye started Lilli Pilli Beads (a paper bead jewellery and accessories company) after moving to Ballarat in September 2019. She has a background in art and started creating art in high school. She has a diploma of Interior Design\, a Certificate III in Visual Art and has worked in marketing for almost 30 years\, running her own company for 15. Her loves are drawing\, art/art galleries and architecture\, and is a self-taught bead-maker. \nUnique jewellery \nI make beads from paper and turn them into jewellery. My jewellery is lightweight\, comfortable\, beautiful and are bespoke creations. I am always looking for sustainable materials to include in my bead creation and jewellery making process. \nWorkshop outline \nThis workshop is designed for adult beginners. It is an opportunity to learn new skills and to create your own bespoke\, single-strand paper bead necklace. \nFormat \nThe workshop will be a two-day course. \nSession 1 will be a four-hour session where you will learn to make paper beads. In this session\, I will teach you how to: \n\nPick the right paper.\nCreate different bead shapes.\nHow to roll and create desired bead shapes\, and\nHow to seal your beads.\n\nSession 2 will be a two-hour session focusing on the build and assemblage of the necklace and you will learn how to: \n\nCreate your necklace using the sealed beads made in session 1.\nSelect some complimentary jewellery findings to enhance your beads\, and\nLearn a simple sliding knot to complete the necklace.\n\nWhat is provided \n\nAll materials.\nBead paper.\nGlue & sealer.\nFindings (acrylic beads to put between the paper beads).\nNylon cord rope.\nBaby wipes.\nSilk bag for finished jewellery.\n\nTools you will use \n\nCraft mat.\nBead rollers.\nPaint brushes.\nPin nosed glue pots for application to beads.\nFlocked bead design boards.\nWater pots.\n\nPaper beads | Faye Heininger\nPaper bead-making | Faye Heininger\nA brief history of paper beads \nThe creation of paper beads has been said to have started in England as far back as the Victorian age. Young ladies would get together and spend their time creating paper beads out of beautifully elaborate wallpaper scraps. \nTo create their paper beads\, knitting needles were used and trimmed wallpaper scraps were wrapped around them to form the beads. The beads would then sealed and polished with bees wax. \nThese Victorian women were said to have created beaded curtains and room dividers with their paper beads. Today we can only imagine how beautiful these creations were. \nPaper bead making made a comeback in the 1920s and ‘30s when young women were making the beads smaller and using them in the creation of jewellery. \nThey also used knitting needles to create their paper beads\, but they used newsprint and other printed papers which created much smaller beads. These crafty women also started to use their perfumes on the finished beads\, creating scented paper beads. This was a time when perfumes were extremely expensive and hard to come by\, so this was a way they could wear their favourite scents every day. \nIn recent times \nCreating paper beads in the modern era is pretty much the same as in the Victorian era and early 2oth century\, except that a wider variety of papers are easily obtainable\, like rice paper\, construction paper\, and a lot more. The various types of paper we now use clearly adds character and texture to the final product. \nThere are now plenty of tools and resources to help in the creation of paper beads. Apart from endless paper products\, there are also many sophisticated hand rolling tools\, glues\, and sealers to take the final bead products to the next level. \nIn the Philippines\, paper beads are helping local communities generate income. This is also a way to resolve serious waste management problems. \nIn Uganda\, paper beads are made in co-operatives as part of development projects. Many women in Uganda make paper beads from recycled materials and can provide for their families by selling the beads and jewellery pieces that they make. \n  \nMore about Lilli Pilli Beads & Faye Heininger \n\n\n\n \nPurchase & confirmation \nTo attend these sessions the cost is $95 for the two sessions (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \n\nBook 20 & 27 July\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220405T013807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z
UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff Roderick \nA workshop in painting basics.\nIn these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach. \n\nIt is opaque\, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it’s easy to cover any marks not needed or wish to change. The tube colours are mixed with each other and white to create shades and tones (as  in oil painting) these exercises could lead a student on to other mediums such as oils or acrylics.\nIt’s very quick drying. It is generally used on paper. It can be painted over immediately with other colours. It dries to a matt finish.\nIt can be applied in different thicknesses over and over each colour\, making it easier to learn and experiment with colours\, shapes and composition.\nBeing water based\, cleaning of brushes and any spills or drips on clothes will wash out easily.\nHe has had 40 years experience with this beautiful painting medium.\n\nWhat Geoff will supply \nFor initial classes he will supply: \n\nplastic palate\,\nbrush\,\nprepared paper A4 size\nand\, Primary colours and white Gouache paints.\nHe will also provide water glasses and rags for cleaning brushes.\n\nWhat you will learn \nWe propose to set up a simple still life for the students to learn the elements of painting ie. \n\nColour\nTone\nTemperature\nIntensity\nShape & Texture\n\nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. There is a clear advantage in being able to attend all sessions to make the most of Geoff’s experience as a tutor. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n			\n						More\n					 \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these sessions the cost is $33 per session (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 6 attendees per session.  \n			\n						Book – 29 June\n					\n			\n						Become a BMI member\n					 \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n			\n						 \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n			\n						Community Art Project\n					 \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220527T005602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034930Z
UID:19112-1655649000-1655654400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Ballarat Symphony presents classical music with a twist. A Toy Symphony with real toys.\nBeethoven letting the cat out of the bag. Mozart outdoing P.D.Q. Bach. And Haydn being more surprising than the Surprise Symphony. \nMusic by famous composers…with something funny happening! \nConductor: Hugh McKelvey \nProgram:\n– Beethoven: Symphony No.1\n– Leopold Mozart: Toy Symphony\n– W.A. Mozart: Musical Joke (presto)\n– Haydn: Symphony No. 45
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bsojune22/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220405T013513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z
UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff Roderick \nA workshop in painting basics.\nIn these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach. \n\nIt is opaque\, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it’s easy to cover any marks not needed or wish to change. The tube colours are mixed with each other and white to create shades and tones (as  in oil painting) these exercises could lead a student on to other mediums such as oils or acrylics.\nIt’s very quick drying. It is generally used on paper. It can be painted over immediately with other colours. It dries to a matt finish.\nIt can be applied in different thicknesses over and over each colour\, making it easier to learn and experiment with colours\, shapes and composition.\nBeing water based\, cleaning of brushes and any spills or drips on clothes will wash out easily.\nHe has had 40 years experience with this beautiful painting medium.\n\nWhat Geoff will supply \nFor initial classes he will supply: \n\nplastic palate\,\nbrush\,\nprepared paper A4 size\nand\, Primary colours and white Gouache paints.\nHe will also provide water glasses and rags for cleaning brushes.\n\nWhat you will learn \nWe propose to set up a simple still life for the students to learn the elements of painting ie. \n\nColour\nTone\nTemperature\nIntensity\nShape & Texture\n\nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. There is a clear advantage in being able to attend all sessions to make the most of Geoff’s experience as a tutor. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these sessions the cost is $33 per session (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors. This workshop will have a limit of 6 attendees per session. \n\nBook – 15 June\n\n\nBook – 22 June\n\n\nBook – 29 June\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220405T005315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z
UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff Roderick \nA workshop in painting basics.\nIn these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach. \n\nIt is opaque\, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it’s easy to cover any marks not needed or wish to change. The tube colours are mixed with each other and white to create shades and tones (as  in oil painting) these exercises could lead a student on to other mediums such as oils or acrylics.\nIt’s very quick drying. It is generally used on paper. It can be painted over immediately with other colours. It dries to a matt finish.\nIt can be applied in different thicknesses over and over each colour\, making it easier to learn and experiment with colours\, shapes and composition.\nBeing water based\, cleaning of brushes and any spills or drips on clothes will wash out easily.\nHe has had 40 years experience with this beautiful painting medium.\n\nWhat Geoff will supply \nFor initial classes he will supply: \n\nplastic palate\,\nbrush\,\nprepared paper A4 size\nand\, Primary colours and white Gouache paints.\nHe will also provide water glasses and rags for cleaning brushes.\n\nWhat you will learn \nWe propose to set up a simple still life for the students to learn the elements of painting ie. \n\nColour\nTone\nTemperature\nIntensity\nShape & Texture\n\nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. There is a clear advantage in being able to attend all sessions to make the most of Geoff’s experience as a tutor. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these sessions the cost is $33 per session (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors. This workshop will have a limit of 6 attendees per session. \n\nBook – 8 June\n\n\nBook – 15 June\n\n\nBook – 22 June\n\n\nBook – 28 June\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20211217T020950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z
UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am – 12noon) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nA Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens\nAPRIL SESSION \nA Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens \nAfter eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille\, the ageing Doctor Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There the lives of two very different men\, Charles Darnay\, an exiled French aristocrat\, and Sydney Carton\, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer\, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London\, they are drawn against their will to the vengeful\, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror\, and they soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. \nReview a title \nWhy not review a book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n\nMy Book Review >\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220310T034545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z
UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour
DESCRIPTION:The comedian touted as Australia’s answer to Seinfeld is back with a brand new show for 2022 – and with most of us needing a good laugh after the events of the last two years\, his tour will be just the ticket.\nAfter surviving the world’s longest lockdown in Melbourne\, Joe is bursting with new material\, has gone slightly stir crazy\, and will take his all new Live 25 show on a national tour to celebrate his quarter century of comedy. The new show is the pinnacle of his 25-year comedy career\, aptly titled Show Some Respect: 25 Live. \nFeaturing his unique brand of humour and sharp observations\, and over the course of almost 90 minutes\, Joe will honestly recount life as an ethnic Australian (or a wog kid as he prefers to call it)\, and now life as a husband and father to a newborn. Growing up in the 70s and 80s\, Joe’s view on how today’s generation of kids compares to his own experiences will have audiences of all ages and ethnicities in stitches.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220302T004804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z
UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
DESCRIPTION:Image: The Sailor Dog\, by Margaret Wise Brown\, A Little Golden Book Classic | Oaky & Ginger Upcycled \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to Market Day at the BMI Simone Reid will display a selection of her works in the library. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support Our Arts and Cultural Activities and the maintenance of Our Heritage Collection. \n‘All treasures are cheerfully handmade with my passion for small makings and low waste. Created in Ballarat\, Victoria. Everything you see here has a nostalgic\, re-purposed and vintage vibe. No two products found here are alike’ \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). We will also be open on Market Day Sunday 20 March until 2pm. \nMore about Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMore the BMI Maker & Community Market \n\n  \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20211029T002157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z
UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (This session will start at 1030am until the resumption of normal operating hours) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \n  \nExpression of Interest to participate >\n \nFor more information go to\n													\n															 \n\n										The House by the Lake | Thomas Harding\nFEBRUARY SESSION \nThe House by the Lake | Thomas Harding \nIn the summer of 1993\, Thomas Harding travelled to Berlin with his grandmother to visit a small house by a lake. It was her ‘soul place’ she said – a sanctuary she had been forced to leave when the Nazis swept to power. The trip was a chance to see the house one last time\, to remember it as it was. But the house had changed. \nTwenty years later Thomas returned to Berlin. The house now stood empty\, derelict\, and soon to be demolished. A concrete footpath cut through the garden\, marking where the Berlin Wall had stood for nearly three decades. Elsewhere were signs of what the house had once been – blue tiles showing behind wallpaper\, phographs fallen between floorboards\, flagstones covered in dirt. Evidence of five families who had made the house their home over a tumultuous century. \nThe House by the Lake is a groundbreaking work of history\, revealing the story of Germany through the inhabitants of one small wooden building: a nobleman farmer\, a prosperous Jewish family\, a renowned Nazi composer\, a widow and her children\, a Stasi informant. Moving from the late nineteenth century to the present day\, from the devastation of two world wars to the dividing and reuniting of a nation\, it is a story of domestic joy and contentment\, of terrible grief and tragedy\, and of a hatred handed down through the generations. Breathtaking in scope\, intimate in detail\, it is the long-awaited new history from the author of the bestselling Hanns and Rudolf. \nReview this title \nWhy not review this book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n			\n						My Book Review >\n					 \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T123711
CREATED:20220202T003951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z
UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join local artist Melinda Muscat as she embarks on her latest project\, designed to promote the imaginings of local makers\, writers and musicians – The Ballarat Imaginarium. (119A Sturt Street Ballarat) – Drinks served in the Library. \nCatering provided. Drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP Essential: To keep us all safe\, this event has been split into 1/2 hour sessions for 20 guests per session. Please help us help you by arriving in a timely manner. \nPlease note: Check-in and vaccination checks apply. \nSession Times: \n\n5.30pm – 6pm\n6pm – 6.30pm\n6.30pm – 7pm\n7pm – 7.30pm\n\nGo to Trybooking to book your session (limited to 20 people per session) \nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/863378 \nRegular shop opening hours – Opens | 8 February 2022 \n\nTuesday – Friday\,  10am – 5pm\nSaturday\,  10am – 4pm\nSunday\,  11am – 3pm
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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